Ms Bahamay Hembram v. Gnctd and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Habeas corpus writ petition W.P.(CRL) 3648/2025, High Court of Delhi, coram Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain, JJ., decided 7 November 2025. Petitioner MS Bahamay Hembram sought production of her missing sister (detenue) under Article 226 Constitution read with Section 528 BNSS 2023; respondents GNCTD and others included SI Anil Kumar, AHTU/Crime and Inspr. Padam Singh, PS Paschim Vihar West. State counsel stated the detenue had left for her native place in Jharkhand through the placement agent who had engaged her and was no longer missing. Pending-wages dispute not entertained; liberty granted to agitate before appropriate forum; petition disposed of, rights and contentions reserved.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner or her sister to raise the wage-related issues before the appropriate forum/Court in accordance with law; all rights and contentions of the parties reserved.